Health Care Aide Casual AgeCare Bow Crest

AgeCare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior care provider in Calgary is seeking a dedicated Health Care Aide to provide personal care and support to seniors. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe environment, addressing client concerns, and collaborating with the care team. The ideal candidate will have a Health Care Aide certification and experience in community health services. This role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable adults, upholding values of dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors in community health services setting.
• Ability to perform lifting/transferring clients tasks.
• Must provide a complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Respond to resident/client/family concerns and take appropriate action.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Observe and report any concerns regarding client safety.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated organizational skills

Interpersonal and customer focus skills

Education

Graduate of Health Care Aide program

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity

The Health Care Aide reporting to Community Care RN Case Managers provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and standards, policies and procedures.

What You Will Do

• To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor;
• To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients equipment , belongings, and nursing equipment;
• To observe & report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding clients safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on client behalf to ensure client safety is maintained;
• To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed;
• To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills;
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Code of Conduct.

What You Will Need

• Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 500 hours of theory & practicum)
• Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
• Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended
• Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!